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Cheap Trick - At Budokan

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At Budokan is a live album by American rock band Cheap Trick, originally released in Japan in 1978 and issued in the United States in 1979 after significant import demand. Recorded over two nights at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, where the band had achieved a level of popularity not yet matched at home, the album featured live versions of songs primarily from their first three studio albums. Its US breakthrough was driven by the hit single "I Want You to Want Me."

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Why was Cheap Trick's 'At Budokan' originally only released in Japan?

The album was initially intended strictly for the Japanese market because Cheap Trick had achieved a massive level of popularity there, comparable to Beatlemania. The raw energy of their Tokyo performances was recorded specifically to satisfy local demand.

What song became Cheap Trick's breakout hit because of 'At Budokan'?

The live version of 'I Want You to Want Me' became their breakout hit after the album was imported to the United States. The energetic live track and audience reaction helped push the song up the Billboard Hot 100.

When was the full 'At Budokan' album released in the US?

After significant import demand and heavy radio play, Epic Records officially released 'Cheap Trick at Budokan' in the United States in early 1979. It went on to peak at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.

What famous phrase originated from the audio of Cheap Trick's 'At Budokan'?

The album features the iconic shout of 'Alright, Tokyo!' and captures the intense screaming of the Japanese audience. This crowd energy became a defining characteristic of the record's massive appeal.

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